Overview

• Kylian Mbappé publicly backed Zinedine Zidane to take over the national team, saying “Only he can do it” while noting he would accept another choice.
• L’Equipe reports Zidane is the frontrunner to succeed Didier Deschamps and that intermediaries are facilitating contacts with FFF president Philippe Diallo, with no appointment announced.
• Deschamps remains in charge through the 2026 World Cup after stating earlier this year that he will step down afterward.
• France beat Iceland 2-1 in qualifying, with Mbappé converting a penalty and assisting Bradley Barcola for the winner.
• Les Bleus lead Group D with two wins from two, and Mbappé praised a fearless new cohort including Barcola, Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki, Malo Gusto and Warren Zaire-Emery.